Access to finance underpins upbeat era of acquisitions

Improved access to finance is underpinning business optimism in Munster, fuelling increased M&A activity along with a rise in the number of businesses willing to invest to support their growth, according to Deloitte.

Business leaders attending Deloitte’s ‘Scaling for Growth’ event in the River Lee Hotel in Cork this week heard that the mergers and acquisitions market in Munster is expected to remain buoyant this year, with the availability of funding options supporting ongoing transaction activity.